Yes, gastric banding and stomach banding are the same procedure.
ohip does cover Australian diabetes
Not at the moment but you can purchase Essure and ask OHIP to reimburse you.
To find more information on Gastric Banding and related operations check out Wikipedia's page on gastric banding. Also check for information on WebMd. If you have further questions consult your healthcare provider.
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To find out more about gastric banding surgeons go to this site http://www.locateadoc.com/surgery-guide.cfm/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss/gastric-banding-surgery. This site has a wealth of information on how to find a doctor and recovery after the surgery.
The forum thinnertimesforum.com has a lot of information on gastric banding. It has very detailed information that can help people understand the procedure.
For information on gastric banding surgery, it would be best to consult your physician. There are many different ways to go about the gastric band, speak toy our doctor about all of the options.
Gastric banding can cost 15,000-20,000. I would think it depends on where you go. Different places will have diff prices. I would check in your area.
Recovering from gastric lap banding is typically a lot faster than stomach stapling. It really depend on the person.
While you really should talk to your doctor about laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, you can find information online at www.lapband.com and webmd.com.
Gastric banding does not interfere the normal movement of gastrointestinal tact. The banding is only to reduce surface area thereby reducing secretion of gastric digestive fluids. It also lowers the absorption of digested food, which in turn helps losing weight.